Clifton Grill,Inc.

6410-12 N Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
American
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Clifton Grill,Inc. stretching back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Jun 7, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 7, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 7, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN INTERIOR PLASTIC COVER TO REACH IN FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN MOP ROOM, IN FURNACE ROOM, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT MOP SINK. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT IN FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA INCLUDING NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT, WARMING UNIT, AND BAKERY STORAGE CASE. ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING ISNPECTION.
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Jan 4, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC ON ALL SIDES OF THE BBQ OVEN ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:LARGE HOLE BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE. HOLE BEHIND ICE MACHINE, GREASE TRAP AT THE REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN WALL ABOVE AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK. SMALL HOLES AND OPEN CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR AND MAIN PREP AREAS, UNDER ALL SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE METAL SCREEN ON WALL MOUNTED FAN ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR WITH A MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY AND REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS/DAMAGED CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PAPER LINERS ON SPICE SHELVING IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNERS NEXT TO RANGE IN KITCHEN ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED SOME HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Aug 19, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2016
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 194858, DATED 8/2/2016. VIOLATION #18; OBSERVED 20 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREA AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND 3- COMP SINK; THE SMALL PREP AREA IN THE REAR, WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 " GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. UPON INSPECTIONS, PREMISES DID NOT HAVE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER DO AN INSPECTION, PRIOR TO THIS RE INSPECTION. ALSO FOUND MORE ROACH ACTIVITY (200) FOUND IN WALL CRACKS, UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COMING OUT OF BASEBOARDS, IN THE TOILET ROOM, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, PULL EQUIPMENT WAY FROM WALLS IN THE ENTIRE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE, AND TOILET ROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA, WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING. ALSO, THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED WITH LARGER SINK, DUE TO LARGE POTS AND PAN BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA ON WEST WALL, WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INGREDIENT AND USE BY LABELS ON PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE PREP TABLE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR FREEZER ON THE EAST WALL IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED RUST ON THE STORAGE RACK LOCATED ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA, ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMP SINK, AND ON RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY AND THE PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; STOVE; OVEN, SHELVES BY THE STOVE,UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVES,DRY STORAGE AREA SHELFS,BEHIND AND ON SIDE OF EQUIPMENT,IN DINNING AREA CHAIRS IN DINING AREA ARE STICKY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREAS, MOP CLOSET, FURNACE ROOM, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. ALSO, CLEAN AND SEAL ALONG FLOOR BASE BEHIND STOVE AND GRILL NEEDS TO SANITIZE DUE TO ROACHES IN THE SIDE AND INSIDE OF BASEBOARD.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; KITCHEN, FRONT DINING AREA, REAR PREP, TOILET ROOM. MISSING AND DIRTY FILTERS AND DIRTY HOOD. ALSO, WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CEILING JOINT ABOVE THE STOVE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND SEALED. CEILING VENT IN HALLWAY IS DETACHED AND TILES AROUND IT NEED TO BE SEALED. CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MESH COVERING OVER THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE 1/4" THICK TO PREVENT BUG AND FLY ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK LOCATED IN MOP CLOSET. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE EAST WALL. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK ON SAME WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER, INSIDE THE STORAGE CABINETS. ALSO, CLUTTER IN THE NON WORKING COOLER NEXT TO THE BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREA AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND 3- COMP SINK; THE SMALL PREP AREA IN THE REAR, WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 " GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA ON WEST WALL, WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INGREDIENT AND USE BY LABELS ON PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE PREP TABLE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR FREEZER ON THE EAST WALL IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED RUST ON THE STORAGE RACK LOCATED ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA, ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY AND THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL, DEFROST FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREAS, MOP CLOSET, FURNACE ROOM, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; KITCHEN, FRONT DINING AREA, REAR PREP, TOILET ROOM. MISSING AND DIRTY FILTERS AND DIRTY HOOD. ALSO, WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE; PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM, SMALL PREP AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK LOCATED IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Oct 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN/EXCESSIVE GREASE.(STOVE)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED UNDER FRONT COUNTER.(TOOLS, ETC.)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Oct 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS,AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEAD INSECTS AND DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP IT CLEAN.
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Sep 24, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SIX BURNER STOVE MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE BROKEN CAULK AND RE CAULK BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL AT MAIN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT AT SECOND PREP/DISH ROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR DISH ROOM/PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT COVER,MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Jul 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER THE HOOD OF UNUSED HOOD, BY THE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOLER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE UNDER THE WASH BOWL INSIDE THE CABINET INN WASHROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CEILING AT MOP STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED SIDE WAY, UNABLE TO WASH HANDS,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clifton Grill,Inc. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clifton Grill,Inc. on file is from Jun 7, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clifton Grill,Inc.?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Clifton Grill,Inc..

Has Clifton Grill,Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Clifton Grill,Inc. have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clifton Grill,Inc. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.